I am a bike enthusiast and a long trip has been my dream for years now. Cycling has been ingrained in me from a young age as my Mum was a campaigner for Sustrans and Spokes (http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/). I ran a small bike business at University, regularly enjoy fixing vintage bikes with my friend Hil Bob at our "Bike Club" and have completed long distance rides; London to Paris with Kit and Sam (see video below) and London along the South East Coast with Hil Bob, Yean and Phin.
The ride that inspired my love of touring, however, was with Alex (http://www.blogger.com/profile/02767436415073600810) around the north coast of France in 2005. Even though I had to strap a cushion on to my saddle to achieve the correct height it proved to be a winning trip.
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| Never noticed the "Stop" sign before! |
Let me introduce you to Scott -
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| Scott - just after being valued for the insurers by Fitzrovia Cycles |
Although I am not planning on giving you my personal specs, I thought some of the bike geeks may be interested in Scott's vital statistics:
| Part | Detail |
| Frame | Scott Atacama Trail 22" |
| Saddle | Charge Spoon |
| Tyres | Gatorskin 700x28 |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brakes |
| Rear Hub | Shimano Alfine 11 Disc SGS700 |
| Front Hub | Shimano Hub Dynamo DH3N20 |
| Rims | Mavic 28" A 319 - 36 Hole |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion 2mm x (287 or 283mm) |
| Nipples | DT Swiss 2.0mm x 12mm |
| Tubes | Continental 700 x 28-38mm |
| Chain | Spank Tweet Tweet 102 links 1/2" x 1/8" |
| Chainring | Stronglight 38t BCD 30 |
| Sprocket | Shimano 20t Alfine Sprocket |
| Mudguards | SKS Commuter Narrow Bike Mudguard Set |
| Shifter | Alfine 11 Rapidfire Shifter |
| Speedometer | Sigma BC 906 |
| Phone Mount | Ultimate Add Ons HTC Desire HD |
| Grips | Ragley H.O.T Lock On Grips - Lime Green |
| Bot. Bracket | Tange 137 x 24t |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-S125, 105 Golden Arrow 170mm |
| Pedals | Shimano Clip in Pedals PD-M520 |
Below is what Scott will have on his back (as well as me)!!
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